Monthly Archives: January 2011

North George Street and the Centre Square of York, Pennsylvania, during the Civil War years. Author’s collection. Frank Geise was the last mayor of York, Pa. during the 19th century. Borough wide voting on February 21, 1899, gave him the … Continue reading →

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Civil War soldiers from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (State Archives, Harrisburg, MG-218 – General Photograph Collection) Often during the past few winters I have spent many relaxing hours perusing the collections of the U.S. Army Military History Institute in Carlisle, … Continue reading →

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George Berkheimer was just one of more than 11,000 men in York County, Pennsylvania, who served in the Union army during the American Civil War. His regiment, the 187 the Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, served in the Army of the Potomac … Continue reading →

Augustus Tholey’s 19th century color lithograph “General Kearney’s gallant charge”, published by John Smith, 804 Market St, Philadelphia. From the Library of Congress. “Lightning in the Storm: The Battle of Chantilly” will be the subject of Jack C. Thomas‘ talk … Continue reading →

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Military officer Walter H. Jenifer of Baltimore, Md., designed a type of saddle which sold well to both the Confederate and Union armies. However, it proved quite uncomfortable and was not easily adaptable. This image is from The Civil War … Continue reading →

We at Cannonball are thankful and appreciative of making this august list considering how many blogs are out there. We thank the York Daily Record for making this site possible, and to Jim McClure and Scott Fisher for originally suggesting … Continue reading →

Major Alfred E. Lewis, a pre-war attorney from York, Pennsylvania. Throughout 2011 we will occasionally present photos and biographies of Civil War soldiers born in or otherwise associated with York County, Pennsylvania. Here is the first entry of the series, … Continue reading →

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The York Civil War Round Table charges no annual dues and admission to each meeting is free and open to the public. Meetings are the third Wednesday of every month except for December and are held at 7:00 p.m. in … Continue reading →

The York Civil War Round Table will feature living historian Suzanne Doucette portraying in first person “Elizabeth Van Lew, Civil War spy” at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 19, 2011. Elizabeth Van Lew was a well-born resident of Richmond, … Continue reading →

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About this blog

Scott L. Mingus, Sr. is a scientist and executive in the paper and printing industry, as well as the author of several books and magazine articles on the Civil War, including some that deal primarily with York County during the Gettysburg Campaign.
This Cannonball blog presents stories and anecdotes from the war years, as well as announcing local Civil War events of the modern day.
Send all questions, news items, and suggestions to scottmingus@yahoo.com.